Yes, I know it has been far too long since a serious post. But maybe I'm finally getting my head above water.
In any event here is serious Philly coffee advice: *** The Nook ***, 15 South 20 th . He roasts; she bakes. Glorious shrine to seriously sourced and roasted coffee, and meticulous and loving baking. So fine. Alas, no tables, but so what? Best coffee in Philly, hands down, as of 2/2023. PLEASE, pay them a visit.
For more see https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~fdiebold/PhillyCoffee.htm